If you’ve ever spent a bit of time in a fitness club or gym, you’ve probably seen or used an elliptical trainer before. Elliptical trainers gives you results with a low impact workout. They’re an excellent aid to help you drop those extra pounds, not to mention gain a significant amount of muscle tone in your core and lower body.

The best elliptical trainers will usually have articulating foot pedals, which means that you never really have to take your foot off the pedal during the workout. This is a wonderful way to keep from stressing out your joints, particularly your knees and lower back. Because it has so little impact, yet still allows full body movement, it’s a great candidate for those who are severely overweight.

This body is kind of a one-stop-shop in terms of your workout. It is known as a “cross trainer” because it can work both the upper and lower body in the same movements. That means you can work everything from your shoulders and chest to your calves-all at the same time. This means you’ll burn fat a lot faster, because your body will use up more fat to sustain your growing muscles.

Possibly the best elliptical trainer on the market is the Sole E55 trainer. This model is top quality but at an affordable price. The machine retails at about $1,500, including shipping, and comes with a 5-year parts warranty and 2-year labor warranty. It is used in the Hilton hotels and is considered a best buy by many users.

The Smooth elliptical trainer model CE3.2 is another very popular machine, and it even comes with a lifetime warranty on parts. Many users say that it has a very “natural” movement, likely due to the rear wheel drive and electromagnetic break system. Not only are the pedals angled for a more natural stride, but it also has a heart rate monitor.

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